Professional

We can define professional as someone who “exhibits a courteous, conscientious and generally businesslike manner in the workplace” (Saskatchewan Polytechnic, 2015, p. 1). We as Disability Support Workers are known as professionals in our field. (Saskatchewan Polytechnic, 2015, p.1). In class, Darrell describes that a piece of paper or certificate is not enough to describe us as professionals, it is a shopping bag of resources and research that will help us to become “professionals”. In this…

need to change my values or beliefs. I have my own values and beliefs but I do not try and impose those onto anyone. I am very open and respectful to people with other views and I do not judge them for the values or beliefs that they have. As a professional, we come to the workplace with our own values and beliefs but sometimes those need to take the backseat so that we can sufficiently help those that we are serving. My experiences have opened my eyes to new thought processing and with more…

Army daily even if they can’t make major changes (“The PROFESSIONALISM IN HUMAN RESOURCES Profession of Arms”, 2010). By balancing these roles promotes growth of professionalism throughout the Human Resources profession. The Army’s Professional Culture One of the most wonderful things about the Army is the diverse amount of people whom serve. Human Resource Sergeants working in the profession encounter multiple different types of personalities, beliefs, races, sexualities, and…

talking on the phone with a business professional, my understanding of the importance of writing in the profession of business was miniscule. The prior knowledge I had of how writing in the business world was created and utilized was based off of personal research. Prior to this project, I frequently read business oriented news sources; CNN and The Wall Street Journal were the two common news sources. The news articles I read had an audience of business professionals, in result, most of these…

demonstrated we are a professional force. It is demonstrated from the moment a civilian step into a recruiting center. Forming part of this force is a volunteer call. Only those willing to live up to all values can stay and serve. Serving is a privilege and an honor. We as professional are experts. We are trained to kill and to prepare to die. We prepare for it voluntarily to preserve the…

setting. Patients and their families depend on the healthcare professionals to provide the best services and treatment possible. However, there are several cases in which professional issues occur in the healthcare practice. Interpersonal skills are crucial for a healthcare professional to obtain. When there is a lack of interpersonal skills, disruptive behaviors may occur. Disruptive behaviors are any behaviors that can hinder a professional from providing optimal service. Some examples of…

interview with person who I did not know prior in order to simulate a scenario I may encounter with a client in the future as a health professional. In the ten minutes I was given, I directed a sustained interview supported by effective listening, questioning and responding skills to initiate an understanding of the interviewee’s profile and to establish a professional rapport with the interviewee. Prior to the interview I realised I was experiencing anxiety and apprehensive as I feared my…

The Business Dictionary describes a professional as a person who belongs to a specific profession because they completed a required course of studies. Their competencies can be measured against a set of standards and has reached a level of proficiency in their field. According to that definition do I believe I am a professional? I do. A professional also dresses properly, is prepared to teach, complies to the expectations of their school, is passionate about their job, maintains confidentiality,…

According to dictionary.com, a professional is defined as one that is “following an occupation as a means of livelihood or for gain” or “of, relating to, or connected with a profession”. In other words, a professional is expected to provide a good or a service with the assumption of receiving something in return. Professionals, no matter the profession, are also expected to be experienced subject matter experts. They earn the trust of their customers/clients through their work ethic and the…

Professionalism is the competence expected and presented by a professional, and among teachers it is important to exhibit professionalism in their careers. Presenting oneself as a professional is important as it will affect their career. A teacher not presenting themselves as a professional can result in students not showing respect towards them, their colleagues not taking them seriously, parents being concerned with their child’s learning, and the certainty of putting a career at risk.…